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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

Mr.. CLEMENS, the recently elected
Mayor of Parkersburg, is Berkeley
county man. He left this county some
twenty years ago, and has numerous re-
lations in this vicinity. We congratu-
late the Parkersburg people upon secur-
ing the services of such an energetic
business man.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

To GO TO CHAMBERsBURa.- Several
citizens of Chambersburg, Pa, recently
invited the City Band, of this place, to
visit their city and give musical en-
tertainment in the opera house there,
insuring them full house. The band
has decided to accept and are now pre-
pairing for it. The programme they
have selected is made up of music of a
high grade, and is written by the most
noted composers. Several solos will be
played, among them clarionet solo by
their eminent instructor, Prof. Lus-
comb, who ranks as one OF the leading
clarionet soloists of this country, a pic
colo solo by Mr.. VIM. Kogleschatz, a
saxaphone solo Mr.. Louis Mathaei, and
a baritone solo by Mr.. G. M, Hoke, all
of whom are musicians of weli-known
ability. This band has won a wide
spread reputation of which they may
well be proud, and we bespeak for them
from our Pennsylvania friends, a good
house, land feel assured that the citizens
of ChambersbUrg will be more than
pleased with the Pride of Martinsburg
Statesman. eaA
Hurrah fort Chambecsburg people.
Hurrah for the M. G. Band. A large
excursion will accompany the band and
a good time may be expected, for the
people over there know how to treat
the stranger within their gates.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

been troubled with catarrhal deafness
for seven or eight years wiah a roaring
noise in my head, & l. bought medicine
in Is states but nothing helped me till
procured bottle of Ely's Cream Balm.
In four days / could hear as we'll as
ever. am cured of the Catarrh as we'll.
I consider Ely's Cream Balm the best
medicine ever made. -GARRETT Wild
RICK, Hastings, N. Y. 0 sre v.srii
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

Mkt Tuesday morning at IL O'Clock,
there win be meeting OF the citizens,
owning land, in the Grand jury Room, to
consider the adyisability Of leasing the
lands within radius Of five miles Of the
town, in order that the same may be bored
for oil and gas. Is is highly important
that all such persons should be present.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

TEMPORARY advertisements in a
smallway will not produce an immediate
or permanent increase of business any
more than light shower will effect the
depth of water In well, but by persis-
tency in the use of printers ink in the
right direction, the results sought will
be gained in the end, with interest.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15
7ERRIBLE CoAsrrNa AcoIEENT.--

TERRIBLE CoAsTINa ACCIDENT
Twenty boys were injured, two or
three of them fatally, while coasting
at Rutland, vt, Wednesday, their
sled striking the side of bridge and
throwing them headforemost into
the stream.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

WHEN placed under microscope
the sting of a bee presents polish of
dazzling beauty but when placed in
the end of mans nose the polish is
missing, and the appearance is more
like that of rat-tail file dipped in Wit
riol. This is official.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

FoUTS Terfeet Alternative compound
purittei the blood, corrects the sluggish
ness Of an inactive liver, and gives renew
ed tone to the whole system. tits sold on
genuine guarantee. II you receive no
benefit from 1t, your money will be cheer
fully refunded. Sold at FOUT's Drug
Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

David Dudley Field says the peo-
pie of New York pay 100000 year
for recording unnecessary words in
mortgages. Other than the descrip-
ton and signature and date only
eleven words are necessary for a
deed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

AL. G.. FIELD & Cos. Ministries
drew large and fashionable audience
to the Opera House last night. 1heir
program is one of unusual excellence.
More originality was noticeable than is
seen with minstrel shows generally.
The musical part of the program is a
superior 'raerit. The whole entertain
ment was bright and clear, entirely free
from coarseness, and more enjoyable
performance we have not witnessed in
a long time - Columbus, O., Dispatch.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

Mr.. E. G. Unger, of Frederick is
spending few days here.
Miss Neck, of Piedmont, w. Va,
spent several days here last week.
Mrs. w. A. Gard, has returned from
a pleasant visit at her home in Cham
bersburg.
Mrs. Mollie lKinsey, nee Hopper, of
Baltimore. is visiting the Misses
Neer.
Miss Rosa Helferstay, OF Martins
burg, w. Va, is visiting Mrs. Denton,
of this place Willian,sport Transcript.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

THE entertainment at Feller's Hall,
by the Moore & Vivian Company, on
Wednesday night, was very enjoyable.
Mr.. Moore was chucked full of fun and
made big hit here. Miss Vivian was
also we'll received. The troupe is very
good one. The hall is now nicely furn-
ished with See chairs and deserves a
large degree of patronage. The gener-
al order has greatly improved.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

Don't you know that SMALL : 90
can furnish Doors Frames and Doors,
Window Frames, Sssh and shutters.
Brackets and Balustrsdess iwed or tarn.
ed moulding. Of all kiaas slate rosi.
ing done to order fro $500 per square
and upwards. Call on thetn Nc the Old
planning mill, foot Of Maple Avenue, car
b. q o. Freight Depot.
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Ladies' Fttr,s.

A nice line NUTS, collars &c, very pref
ty, and cheap, At
GETTINGER and HOKES
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

A GUARANTEE Cough Remedy,
Fout's Perfect ceugfi Il med Is Iever-
falling cure Tor Coul h, Colds. Hoarseness
&c. faa h-netit j ra9.' no pay is re-
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FOUwS Drag Store. l
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

s MEMS and BOYS fur, chinchilla
Aslrskanand cloth caps - grades Prices
and styles complete assortment, cheap
at rf
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

HEADQUARTERS for all kinds of
Coal, Salt, Round Top" Cement, fast
and slow setting, and crystal Flour,
dat ~ la 3f~ AT BfsHopb.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

TUE religouslmeetings in the Central
Opera House this week We're largely at
tended. Indeed, not for many years
has there been such noticeable dispo-
sition on the part of our people to serve
and honor God. The impromptu re-
marks made each night were well worth
hearing, and many persons were affect
ed by their terseness and application.
The lines dividing the congregational in
an orthodox sense, were obliterated and
all worshieped God, as the all-wise hui
name, loving creator. SO a II
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

BEST Handkerchief Extracts, all odors,
in sample bottles, at FoUTS Drug Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15
The Uuion Gospel Services

Will be continued in the Central Opera
House on Martin street, during the
coming weak. A prior engagement for
the hall makes it necessary for these
services to be held this (Saturday)
evening at :zs30 o'clock, in the First M.
e. Church. On Sabbath evening at z
O'clock, it will be held in the Opera
House as usCal, and SO throughout the
week. An earnest and a.cordial well
come to every one. "Whoseever will,n
iswilling, 'TLHt, him Gomez -
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Bmrkharf .e Co.

Call especial attention TO their large stock
of CHRISTMAS GOOD III mot
be surpassed for beauty alto cheapncss,
Public Square. 3i
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

VIOLINS. $3.50, to $1,000. at FOUTS
Drug store. Niee presents for the boys.
Examine them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

For fine toilet soap, at any price from,
bets. to 25cts. cake, go to FoU RS Drug
Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

WE lead In fna holiday presents, sec
HYDE'S JEWELRY STORE. A spec
ial reduction to-day
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

ChlidFens' Knee pnnis suits from tn1)
years at s ,b0up. Oar Sc Ok of t,rsr. oats
OF ali sizes we viii CLOSE out for less than
5ost.o 1Do not fail q seel iiifl INN nee
stock Of TRUNK MD " ALisFs We
carry the largest and je-f ei, ctrd ne III
this city YOU whit ~ FOOD rrinE.
right here is the place 10 buy. We Just
received af,lii linea laerst ,.ty.es III isafS
and Capsrryety cheaI,..vtb,r Inc qgt ,N,l X
wear Is OF the latest desis n-. and the prites
are very lowe UADflsn eiiE Medi IL.
Closing out ~ 60 I; y all ~ nfef
goods We are Offering ,,t l'ss iih Il III ir
actual cost. 4r@.f ,at NWs
DO not fail 10 see the
a8n4iuH ks GIN EEL LorHiERs,e
THOMPSON ~ f.BLER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

The Besf, the Cheapest
And the prettiest @ TAMBER ETS ev er
offered by US. BURKHAKT & co.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15
100000 WORTH
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For Sale at a GREAT SACRIFICE.

Our entire stock of Re adj YIN ade Clothing.
such as Mems, Boys and Chidrens' SUITS,
and full line OF OyERCOATS Of all sizes
can be bought way down in prices. we
mean business, and we intend to clean out
our entire stock Of Fan aud Winter li,ads.
This opportunity you Will have for n saort
time only, as 1t cannot last long. Ne
quote yod the following prices to show
w5at we are doing: u
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

Hon. C. j. Faulkner. Judge; George W.
Feidt. Esq, Prosecuting Attorney;
Robt Lamou, Esq, Sheriff; 5. III. Mar
tin, Esq. Clerk.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30
A NONsENsICAL DISPATCH.

A beef famine is now said to be
threatened. This may be, but the
facts upon which this conclusion is
based, are not accurate. For in
stance, tho loss last winter in Idaho
alone is placed At 100000 head. This
is q gross exaggeration. The total
loss throughout the Territory last
winter did not exceed n per cent. or
10000 head altogether. Tho losses
in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado
during the same season are estimated
as 100000 head in all. That is
positively ridiculous. A loss of over
a million head would have bank.
rupted one.half OF the cattle. growers
in the State and Territories named.
The dispatch is evidently one Of those
alarmist utterances which have be.
come so frequent OF late as to give
rise to the suspicion that the press
dispatches are manipulated by Jay
Gould's Western Union Telegraph,
in the interest of Jay Gould's specu-
lations on the short side of the markets
of the world.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30

Critical Analysis.
UNIVERSITY OF DEsERET.(
Salt Lake City, Utah, June 8, 1887.
By carefully examining DeLand's Chemical
Baking Powder with the microscope and with
chemical reagents. l hnd that IL Is free from
ALUM. STARCH. FLOUR, BONE ASH, AMMON-
IA AND WHITE EARTH; and that 1t consists
essentially Of Cream Of Tartar and Bi-Csrbonsts
Of Soda.
The Baking Powder examined purchased ct
Barnes Davis, In thisc
J. 7. KINasBURY, Chemist.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30
A Captains Fortunate Discovery.

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, ply
ing between Atlantic City and n. Y, had
heen troubled with cough 80 that he was
unable to sleep, and was induced to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton. 1t not only gave him instant relief,
but allayed the extreme soreness in his
breast. His children we're similarly at
fsctsd and single dose had the same
happy effect. DR.. Kings New Discovery
Is now the standard remedy In the cole
man household and on board the schooner.
Free trial bottle of this Standard Remedy
at j. A. Rupert's drug store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30
THE "DIyINE, sHAKEsPEARE.

Professor Davidson, "a well.known
philosopher and Critic" demonstrates
Shakespeare to have been stepped al.
most in every kind OF vice, to have
been a fornioator, adultersr, usurer,
oppressor of the poor, drunkard, sys-
tematic liar, and forger of pedi-
grees, dying in the prime of life from
the results of . three days drunken
spree.
This may be true, but-vho and
what is Professor Davidsonp
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30

The Enterprise and Journal of
Industry is doing a good work for
Salt Lake City and Utah by showing
up the mineral, agricultural, and
stock. raising industries OF its com.
munisy. Although but few weeks
old 5000 copies are printed weekly,
which are mailed to all parts Of the
United States, to people who, being
very wealthy, are justly supposed to
have money on hand for Investment.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

In the Probate Court of Alturss County. Territory
OF Idaho.
In the matter of the Estate of Henry Frost. do
ceased.
II appearing to the Judge Of said Court by the
petition presented and hled on the 10th day Of
August, 1857, by ]. II. Hague, Public Administrs-
tor and Administrator of the estate Of Henry
Frost, deceased, praying for An order Of sale OF
real estate, that 1t is necessary TO sell the whole
of the real estate to pay the debts outstanding
against the deceased. and the debts, expenses and
charges Of administration:
1t 10 therefore ordered by the Judge Of said
Court that all persons interested in the estate OF
said dccessad appear before the said Probate
Court ON Tuesday, the Goth day Of September
1887. at II O'Clock in the forenoon Of said day, at
the Courtroom of said Court at the Courthouse In
the town Of HALEY. County Of Alturas. Territory
OF Idaho. 70 show cause why an order should not
be granted to the said Administrator 10 sell the
said real estate balongiug to said decreased;
And thst copy Of this order BE- published Of
least four successive weeks in the Wood River
Daily Times, newspaper printed and published
In saia county.
Dated August l7th. 1887.
Z. B. LENNON.
ALL Probate Judge and ex ofaeio Clerk.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30
MORTGAGE ASSESSMENTS.

According to law all mortgages
real and chattel-will be assessed
AL mortgages on the records will be
assessed to mortgages, unless other
wise provided in the mortgage; so
if any mortgage has been redeemed
and not cancelled, the interested
parties are hereby notified to have
their mortgages cancelled, otherwise
they will be assessed.
HALEY, July 20, 1887.
W. W. YEATES,
Assessor and ex-Officio Tax-Col-
lector Of Alturas County.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30
Obstacles to Marriage.

Happy relief from Excuses in early
youth. Nervous debility and all
Chronic special diseases cured by the
New Treatment. Obstacles to mar.
rage removed. Books, Circulars and
Reports sent free in sealed envelopes.
Address
HOWARD ASSOCIATION, PHILApEL.
PHIA, Pa. ie23m6d&w
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30

BY the piece, u and 10 cents each,
in lots Of 100, one.half of above prices.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30

The Chicago Inter Ocean asks
why passenger trains don't carry fire
extinguishers. They cost money, dear
boy; they cost money. when the
courts begin to set a high price on
human life and hang a few RESPONSE
bic railroad officials, things will be
different,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30

"A young Minneapolitan has
been elected from his fathers house
because he insisted upon talking to a
pretty girl. It is sad case. Where
would that young man have been if
his father had been treated in the
same wayp-Portland Telegram.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30
De Land & Co. 5
BAKING POWDER
The Best.

II goes y 70 further with y less short.
entng than any other brand In the market.
It IL ABSOLUTELY FREE Of any impurities.
and consists ENTIRELY OF PURE GRAPE
CREAM TARTAR AND BI-CARBONATR OF
SODA.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30
Rucklep's Arpica Sslye,

The best Salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions.
and positively cures Piles. or no pay re-
quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price,
25 cents box. For sale by J. A. Rupert
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30

An Of che above are generally pro-
nounced the best on the Pacific slope
and coast. They are well printed, on
extra-thick paper, and gotten up so as
to require the least possible writing.
They are specially adapted to Alturas
county, and cost less to record than
any other blanks of the same nature.
W.Parties ordering by mail should
add ! and / cent per blank, for post
age.
All orders should be addressed to
T. e. PICOTTE,
Haley, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30

- The LAUNDRY win be continued - here
tofore. and do all kinds Of laundry work.
a22ts MRS. FORBES.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-30
Manufacturers, Chemists, Governments
Principalities or Powers,

are nnsble 10 dis prove the Statement every can
of DeLand's Chemical Baking Powder MADE
OF PURE GRAPE CREAM TARTAR AND b.
cARB. SODA ONLY. No nlling whatever"
CAUTION-Use one fourth less Of this Baking
Powder, and ne-hslf less shortening with all
receipes than with other Brands, a6u
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-24

A NUMBER of papers in various parts of the
country have COMPOUNDED Judge Ayres, of the
Civil Circuit Court, with the other Ayres who
occupied stolen seat upon the bench Of the
Criminal Court for short time. Judge
Ayres, of the Civil Circuit Court, was elected
two years ago. His election was uncontested
and his administration of the court has been
commended by men Of oil parties. His decis-
ion in the Lieutenant-govern case we be-
lieve to be bad law, but no one
ever questioned the Judges motives.
The decision itself shows that the
Judge was very doubtful of its
rightfulness, but desired to pass the question
to the Supreme Court as quickly as possible;
a purpose that was defeated through no fault
of the Republicans, but by what seemed
merely another part of the scheme Of the
Democratic gang to steal the Office, at least
until after the meeting of the Legislature in
joint convention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-24
THE FIRST GERRYMANDER.

It is well known that the political device
Gov. Elbridge Gerry, of Massachusetts. His
memory is thus kept green, as the author of
a disgraceful trick in politics. 1t is not
fragrant memory. While he has given his
name to this sort of sharp practice, he was not
in fact the first inventor of the trick 1t is
of Democratic origin. Its able, original and
first inventor was no less person than the
famous orator, Patrick Henry. Though his
name escaped the disgrace of photographed
connection with it, history clearly fixes its
paternity on him. Henry was an anti FEEDER
alist. and opposed to the adoption'ccff the Con
stitution. While the Virginia convention had
ratified it, the Legislature of that State was
strongly anti-Federal, and opposed to the
Constitution. Henry controlled the Legisla-
ture. This was the Legislature of 1888, and the
Constitution being adopted, the duty devolved
upon it of electing the two first United States
Senator's and of districting the State for con-
gressional Representatives. Henry saw to it
that Madison was not elected to the United
States Senate, and knowing that Madison
would run for Congress. he attempted to de-
feat him by gerrymander. He had the Leg
islature put Madison's county in strong anti
Federal land so anti Madison) district. Geo
graphical lines, and contiguity, and shapeli-
ness of territory were utterly disregarded, and
counties were arranged into congressional dis
tricts according to their political affinities
This was the first gerrymander, and it
was quite as bad as any that have fol-
lowed it. Madison made very active
canvass running against Monroe, the anti
Federalist candidate. Henrys scheme to de-
feat Madison was unsuccessful. It was re-
garded as highly dishonorable by the people
of that day, and in their honest INDIGNATION
they defeated it by electing Madison. The
canvass was made in the winter time. and
Madison, in riding over his district election
eering, had his ears badly frozen. History
shows that all political tricks and sharp prac.
tees are of Democratic origin. Rule or
ruin, TO the victors belong the spells. and
other like sentiments are the notices of the
| Democratic party.